Stilton & cranberry toastie

A toasted sandwich is a great way to use up cheeseboard leftovers and makes a delicious and thrifty lunch

Jam & white chocolate roly-poly

A suet pudding that’s baked instead of steamed, and rolled for a modern twist

Blackcurrant Bakewell

Baking doesn’t have to be complicated – this simple fruity traybake is ready in 45 minutes

Sticky malt loaves

There’s something very satisfying about a cup of tea with a slice of buttered malt loaf – this simple, good-for-you version makes two and improves on keeping

Spicy tiffin eggs

A Scotch egg recipe that uses spiced carrots in place of meat so vegetarians need not miss out on this picnic classic

The ultimate makeover: Bread & butter pudding

This deliciously light bread & butter pud tastes just as indulgent as the original, but with a third of the fat

Tomato & cucumber raita

An authentic Indian yogurt dip with tomato, cucumber, cumin and fresh chopped coriander to cool down curries

Low-fat chicken biryani

This fragrant Indian chicken curry with rice topping has half the fat of your normal takeaway, and it’s low calorie

Chunky chips with caramelised onion & garlic

Gordon's take on the perfect chips to serve with steak

Spotted dick

Steam a traditional fruity sponge pudding with suet, citrus zest and currants then serve in thick slices with hot custard